Florida Palm Trees

You
may be surprised to learn that the coconut palm is not one of the Florida palm
trees.

This tropical wonder is not native to any part of the Americas.

Coconuts were brought
over by the Spaniards for food on the long journey across the Atlantic.

Any not
eaten were planted so trees with fruit would be available on the next trip.

This state has a diverse ecology, which allows many
different species of palm trees to thrive.

The most popular of all has got to be the
cabbage palm or Sabal palmetto.

It is the state tree for both Florida and South
Carolina.

It grows wild in many locations and can be seen right next
to the ocean just like their coconut cousins.

Both are highly water and salt
tolerant.

The difference is the cabbage palm prefers the cooler nights
of the northern part of the state while the coconut prefers the warmer nights to the south.

Native Florida Palm Trees

Here’s a list-with a brief description-of Florida palm trees
that are native to the state:

Everglades Palm or paurotis palm: densely clumping variety, fan leaves with
small teeth on leaf stems. It has a very pretty presentation with many at different
heights and can be used to form a privacy screen.

Florida Silver and Silver Thatch Palm: Single trunk fan leaves
with green top and silver under sided leaves. Stays smaller and is a slow
grower. Loved for the two tone leaf color.

Here is a collection of Florida palm tree photos displayed on a board by Palm Tree Passion at Pinterest.

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